Hindustan Zinc Ltd. was incorporated in 1966. It is the world’s largest and India’s only integrated zinc producer. It gives highest priority to safety of its people and conservation of scarce natural resources through technology and innovation. It is a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited. It is listed on the NSE and BSE.
Hindustan Zinc’s operations comprise lead-zinc mines, hydrometallurgical zinc smelters, lead smelters, pyro metallurgical lead-zinc smelter as well as sulphuric acid and captive power plants in northwest India. It has facilities located in Rampura Agucha, Chanderiya, Dariba, Kayad and Zawar in the state of Rajasthan, along with zinc-lead processing and refining facilities and a silver refinery at Pantnagar in the state of Uttarakhand.
It is India’s largest and the world’s second largest integrated zinc-lead producer; and also one of the lowest cost zinc-lead producers in the world. It has mining, smelting and power operations in multiple locations throughout India. Its principal products are refined zinc metal and refined lead metal. In addition, it also recovers silver and cadmium as by products.
Zinc and lead metal produced at its world class Chanderiya Smelting complex are registered brands on the London Metal Exchange (LME). The LME brands are recognized worldwide as one of the most demanding standards, signifying highest product quality, uniform physical characteristics and consistency of ingots. This re-emphasizes its capability and commitment to meet the world class standards. It also has Quality Management Systems in place for all its products which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 standards.
Business area of the Company
Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and among the top silver producers globally. It is a global leader in critical minerals and metals, with one of the largest and most diversified portfolios. It is recognised globally for its scale and operational excellence, technological and innovation capabilities, and pioneering sustainability efforts.
Its operations are driven by synergistic integration, right from mining to marketing of products. This seamless presence across the value chain drives efficiency, provides scalability and enables the production of high-quality zinc, lead, silver, and value-added products. It continues to invest in advanced technologies, safety and sustainability practices and capacity expansion across these processes to scale operational efficiencies, enable innovation and support the nation’s mineral self-reliance.
Products of the company
Zinc: The company produces refined zinc metal, which is used in a number of applications including galvanising, oxides, die castings and alloys.
Lead: The company produces Lead ingots with min 99.99% purity which are registered with LME under following brand names: Vedanta 99.99 and Vedanta Pb 99.99.
Silver: The company is India’s largest and one of the world’s leading integrated silver producer. It produces refined silver; recovered as a by-product of zinc-lead facility. Its high quality silver bullion having a minimum purity 99.9% of silver is listed on LBMA Good delivered List (LGD) - Hindustan Zinc Pantnagar Unit.
Sulphuric Acid: It produces 98% concentrated Sulphuric Acid at its production facilities in Chanderia, Debari and Dariba in the state of Rajasthan.
Awards
FY20
- Ranked 1st in the Asia-Pacific region and 5th globally in the metal and mining sector by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2019.
- Featured in The Sustainability Yearbook 2020 by S&P Global and RobecoSAM as one of the Sustainability Leaders.
- Member of FTSE4 Good Emerging Index based on Environment, Social and Governance.
FY21
- Ranked globally at 7th position in Metal and Mining Sector and 1st in Asia Pacific Region in DJSI.
- Selected as Member in Sustainability Year Book 2021 by S & P Global in association with RobecoSAM.
- Selected as Member of FTSE4Good Emerging Index.
- Included in the list of ‘A’ rated companies for climate change - Carbon Disclosure Rating (CDP).
- “Significant Achievement in HR Excellence” in CII – HR Excellence Award 2020-21.
- “People First HR Excellence Award” Leading Practice in Technology Deployment in HR.
FY22
- Green Leaf Platinum Award in Energy Efficiency From Apex Green India Foundation for Zawar Mines for reducing carbon emission and achieving ESG common goal.
- ‘5 STAR RATED MINES’ Award - From the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, for Rampura Agucha and Kayad Mines for efforts towards sustainable mining.
- ‘FIMI Award of Excellence in Environment’, Safety & Health - To Kayad Mine for best practices in economics, social, environmental, quality and safety in mining sector.
- ‘Rajasthan Energy Conservation Awards - 2021’ Rampura Agucha becomes the only mine in the industry to win this accolade.
- 12th CII National HR Excellence Award 2021-22 - Leadership in HR Excellence, as per the scoring in the 600+ Band Barrier on a rigorous CII Assessment.
- Skillsoft Perspectives 2021 Awards - Won the ‘Digital Dexterity’ prize for leveraging technology to become a future-ready company.
- National Award for Manufacturing Competitiveness - 2021 - ‘Gold Medal’ for SK Mine from International Research Institute for Manufacturing, India.
FY23
- Hindustan Zinc certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.
- Hindustan Zinc recognised as ‘Kincentric Best Employer India’.
- Awarded with the CII EXIM Business Excellence Award 2022 in its maiden attempt reflecting its commitment towards excellence across the value chain including all stakeholders.
- Prestigious People First HR Excellence Award for leading practices in diversity and inclusion initiatives and talent management.
- Dariba Smelting Complex awarded with Five Star Grading by British Safety Council Occupational Health and Safety Audit.
- CII ITC Sustainability Award received by CLZS on Corporate Excellence and by ZSD on Environment Management.
- Hindustan Zinc’s Kayad mine bagged 5-Star Rating Award at the 6th National Conclave of Mines and Minerals.
- Awarded in the ‘Oriented Award’ category at the 3rd edition of the CII Climate Action Programme (CAP) 2.0.
- Four mines won 5-Star Rating under ‘A’ list category of mines by Indian Bureau of Mines.
FY24
- Received ‘Leadership in HR Excellence’ prize from the CII National HR Excellence Award, highlighting its industry-leading people practices.
- Won the prestigious PeopleFirst HR Excellence Awards in the categories of “Leading Practices in Talent Management” & “Leading Practices in Employee Relations (Industrial Relations)”.
- Zinc Smelter Debari recognised at National 5S Excellence Awards 2023.
- Zawar Mines won the award for Environment Best Practices under the category of Innovative Project at CII National Award 2023.
- Hindustan Zinc won Tax Transparency Award at 7th edition of Tax Strategy & Planning Summit & Awards 2024.
- Recognised at ET Edge Times Group 6th Edition of the Iconic Brands of India Conclave.
- Hindustan Zinc’s digital annual report won the 3rd consecutive Platinum Award at AVA Digital Awards 2024, being one of the only 4 Indian companies winning a Platinum.
- Rampura Agucha Mine became the first mine in India to receive GreenCo Rating & Zawar Mines received Silver Rating.
FY25
- Ranked 1st in the Metals & Mining sector for the 2nd consecutive year in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024.
- Placed in Top 1% in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, featuring for the 8th consecutive year.
- Integrated Annual Report 2023-24 and Sustainability Report 2023-24 ranked 1st globally in Materials category with Platinum in LACP Vision Awards 2023-24. Integrated Annual Report was also recognised as the Most Creative Report Worldwide for 2023-24.
- India’s First Gen AI for Annual Reports ‘Zincky’ has been recognised globally bagging a Platinum at AVA Digital Awards 2025.
- Prestigious awards of ‘Best Risk Practice’ and ‘Masters of Risk in ESG’, in large cap category at the India Risk Management Awards by CNBC TV18
- Recognised as an Employees’ Choice Workplace at the W.E. Matter Global Employees’ Choice Awards 2024.
Milestones
2010
The company started metal production from its Hydro-Zinc Smelter situated at Dariba Smelting Complex, Dariba - Rajasthan.
The company’s exploration activities yielded significant success with an increase of 33.7 million tonnes to its reserves and resources containing 3.4 million tonne of zinc-lead metal, prior to depletion in FY10.
2011
The company acquires the zinc unit of the UK’s Anglo American for $1.3 billion (Rs 5,850 crore).
The company inked pact with Suzlon for setting up 150 MW wind projects.
2012
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2014
2015
2016
50 years of incorporation.
Hindustan Zinc Board declares Special Golden Jubilee Dividend.
Hindustan Zinc gets EC amended to scale up production.
2017
Sindesar Khurd Mine ore production capacity ramped up from 3.0 million MT to 3.7 million MT per annum.
Chanderiya Hydrometallurgical Zinc Smelter capacity enhanced from 4,20,000 MT to 4,30,000 MT per annum.
Dariba Hydrometallurgical Zinc Smelter capacity enhanced from 2,10,000 MT to 2,20,000 MT per annum.
1.5 million MT pa capacity mill commissioned at Sindesar Khurd in record 14 months.
Successfully commissioned 16 MW of captive solar farms.
2020
Hindustan Zinc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Gujarat government to set up 300 KTPA (kilo tonnes per annum) greenfield zinc smelter at Doswada, GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation).
Hindustan Zinc has set up an additional 10 million litres per day (MLD) sewage treatment plant to make Udaipur's lake and river free from pollution.
Hindustan Zinc has launched an online buying platform, EVOLVE, for non-ferrous metals.
2021
- Hindustan Zinc commissions ZERO LIQUID DISCHARGE RO-ZLD Plant at Debari.
- Hindustan Zinc achieves Integrated ISO Systems certification for its IT Systems.
- Hindustan Zinc inks pact with Epiroc India.
- Hindustan Zinc forms wholly-owned subsidiary in Rajasthan.
2022
- Hindustan Zinc signs MoU with Sandvik AB.
- Hindustan Zinc inks agreement with SPV for renewable power supply.
- Hindustan Zinc incorporates wholly owned subsidiary at Rajasthan.
2023
- Hindustan Zinc emerges as 5th largest silver producer globally in World Silver Survey 2023.
- Hindustan Zinc inks MoU with CSIR-CIMFR.
2024
- Hindustan Zinc signs MoU with VEXL Environ Projects.
- Hindustan Zinc inks MoU with AEsir Technologies.
- Hindustan Zinc launches EcoZen.
- Hindustan Zinc wins auction to mine critical mineral blocks.
- Hindustan Zinc declared preferred bidder for Dugocha Gold Block in Rajasthan.
2025
- Hindustan Zinc gets LoI from Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- Hindustan Zinc emerges as Preferred Bidder for Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks.
- Hindustan Zinc gets nod to expand integrated refined metal capacity by 250 ktpa.
- Hindustan Zinc bags potash block in Rajasthan.
- Hindustan Zinc’s Board approves establishment of India’s first Zinc Tailings Reprocessing Plant in Rajasthan.
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